A radiograph reveals epiphyseal lines in the long bones of a 12-year-old's hand. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Intramembranous ossification will enable continued growth in length.
B) Administration of growth hormone will stimulate further bone growth in length.
C) More growth will occur during the teenage years as sex hormones stimulate rebuilding of epiphyseal plates.
D) The epiphyseal plates have ossified, and further growth in length is not possible.
Answer: D
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